ZipsVoice Posted January 18, 2020 Report Posted January 18, 2020 Despite the FUBAR situation with outdoor track and field, the coaches, staff and athletes look ready to defend their MAC titles and maybe get back to the NCAAs, if last night was an indication. Season started at home with a dual meet vs. Central Michigan, and both our men and women won their sides. Early, early, early...but Lucy Bryan and Matt Keim in pole vault both looked very fit and cleared nice bars in their efforts. Nuh Andu was business like in winning the men's high jump. Marc Migliozi and Andre Golum-Godbot had good showings in the mile and 3,000 meters. MAC defending champ in the 60 Hurdles Patrick Kimball had an efficient win. But two youngsters really stood out in the sprints. Jasmyn Allen, a sophomore rarely heard from last year, had an eye-popping 60 hurdles to win by almost a second, and then almost doubled a few events later in the 60 dash, settling for 2nd. Then freshman Demetrius Jackson had a great win over teammate Amir Willis in the 60, and doubled by winning the 200 later. Dual at Can't State next weekend will give us more clues..... 1 Quote
userduders Posted January 21, 2020 Report Posted January 21, 2020 There is some hope, if you look at their construction bid site via uakron.edu, the outdoor track and field reno is up for bid. Looks like the project is slated to commence this summer. 1 Quote
ZipsVoice Posted January 22, 2020 Author Report Posted January 22, 2020 I know that Coach Mitchell had put together a "5-star" committee to look at funding outside the U or in addition to U funding, but thought that might take 2 to 3 years. This is good news @userduders! Thanks fr the info.... Quote
Blue & Gold Posted February 19, 2022 Report Posted February 19, 2022 I realize this is a 2020 T&F thread but I didn't want to start a new thread for this tweet. Just wanted to share b/c I thought it was cool. I know, I know. I'm getting old. Quote
MDZip Posted March 2, 2022 Report Posted March 2, 2022 (edited) Been a rough few years for track and field. Not a single qualifier in indoor for the NCAA for men or women this year. 😔 Edited March 2, 2022 by MDZip Quote
ZippyRulz Posted March 2, 2022 Report Posted March 2, 2022 1 hour ago, MDZip said: Been a rough few years for track and field. Not a single qualifier in indoor for the NCAA for men or women this year. 😔 Bummer. Maybe the outdoor track renovation will bring in some additional crossover indoor talent. Quote
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